Majority Of Retailers Rely On Site Search And SEO

The overwhelming majority (90%) of U.S. retailers rank site search, search engine optimization (SEO) and email marketing as the most important ecommerce tools helping to promote their online businesses, according to a survey from SLI Systems.Forty-percent of retailers ranked social media tools, such as blogs and podcasts, as gaining importance, and 38 percent said that user-generated content is increasing in popularity.

Online Advertising in Rough Times

The economy has everyone in the U.S. worried about what's ahead. Many are calling for another great depression, and it is hard to know just what that will mean in a world where so much business thrives on the Internet. It's a different world than it was in the 30s. Of course most money made on the Internet comes from advertising, so naturally, one has…

Recession Presents Bull Market For Advertising

In uncertain—well, frightening—economic times it stands to reason that businesses would be looking to trim their budgets where they can. Some think that means advertising will naturally suffer. On the contrary, when is there a better time to seek new customers?

SMX East: Keynote With Google’s Tim Armstrong

At todays keynote Tim Armstrong, President, Advertising and Commerce, North America, & Vice President - Google, spoke to Danny Sullivan about a variety of topics.(Coverage of the SMX East conference will continue at Webproworld Videos.  Keep an eye on Webproworld for more notes and videos from the event this week.)

Gmail Adds Drunk Sitter Feature

It’s not April 1, so they must be serious. Google has introduced a new feature to Gmail called Mail Goggles, designed to prevent people from drinking and emailing. Are you one of those gushing, drunk-dialing, type-how-you-really-feel boozers? After a few rounds, do you have a habit of sending embarrassing emails on Saturday night you wish […]